Solar Power Information - Jackson North, QLD, 4426
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Jackson North home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Jackson North and the 4426 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4426 Solar Power Statistics
In Jackson North's postcode area (4426), more than 20 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 138 kW as at October 31, 2024.
Given a population of 101, this works out to 1,369 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,034 watts Australian average. There are approximately 68 dwellings in the 4426 area, so that calculates out at 29 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 647 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 40 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Jackson North and 4426 postcode area residents are collectively generating $70,829 of energy at retail prices a year!
Jackson North solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4426 region avoiding 189 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Jackson North?
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Solar Energy Resources In Jackson North
Jackson North experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.58 kilowatt-hours per square metre per day on average over a year. The following graph shows solar irradiation/output levels per kilowatt of installed solar panels in the 4426 area per month.
Daily/Monthly System Energy Output Estimates
Here's what you can expect to generate with various sized solar power systems in the Jackson North area, assuming good quality components, a suitable rooftop and professional, accredited solar installation.
Annual Electricity Output Estimates
Based on the above, the following is what you should be able to expect from a solar panel installation in Jackson North in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,538 kWh (equivalent to ~146% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 10,246 kWh (~175%)
- 10kW system - 17,076 kWh (~292%)
- 13kW system - 22,199 kWh (~380%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Jackson North, Queensland should generally face North for the best results. For a good panel angle, the general rule of thumb is it should be around the same as latitude. In Jackson North's case, that is 26 degrees - but usually whatever your rooftop angle is will be fine (unless it's under 10 degrees - then tilt frames may be needed).
Feed In Tariffs In Queensland
As well as providing your home with electricity, Jackson North solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In regional QLD, feed-in tariffs are currently 13.4c per kilowatt-hour exported.
Jackson North Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6.6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 40% and the fixed feed in tariff rate of 13.4c, Jackson North solar power system owners can expect to save $2,259 per year.
Maranoa Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Maranoa Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Maranoa Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Jackson North should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Queensland
A series of steps must be completed in Queensland involving you, your network distributor and your installer - but your installer will do most of the administrative heavy lifting. Learn more about the grid connection process in Queensland.
Solar Panel Installers In Jackson North
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Installing A Solar Battery In Jackson North
Households across Australia are increasingly thinking of installing a home battery; either as an addition/upgrade to an existing PV system, or installed concurrently with solar panels. Whether batteries will make sense for your Jackson North home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Jackson North who can advise you on home energy storage as a retrofit upgrade or part of a full solar + battery system installation - and provide a quote.
If you have any questions regarding choosing, buying and installing solar panels in Jackson North (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Jackson North Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Jackson North QLD 4426 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4426 current as at October 31, 2024.
- Maranoa Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Jackson North is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Queensland average of 0.8kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Jackson Community Postal Agency , coordinates 26°38'38" S 149°37'40" E, around 12.9 km from the centre of Jackson North.